Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform
About the role
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform to join our dynamic team in San Francisco, CA. At Discord, we believe in creating a platform where people can connect and enjoy gaming together. As a key member of our Data Platform team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our data infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Own the technical direction of major Data Platform initiatives like GRC, scaling, or stream processing, from problem to production system and post-launch health
- Be a force multiplier: build reusable primitives, unblock teammates, and raise the quality bar across the team
- Stay a top code contributor. Write real production code while helping others reach the same bar
- Partner with XFN stakeholders to translate business problems into clear technical strategy
- Champion debate, decide, and commit and 80/20 thinking to drive robust technical solutions supporting multiple teams
Requirements
7+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of driving large, ambiguous technical initiatives end-to-end
Expertise in distributed systems and data infrastructure at scale. You've anticipated hard problems before they became incidents
Demonstrated ability to multiply a team's impact through architectural thought leadership, design reviews, reusable abstractions, and well-timed mentorship
Strong technical judgment: when to go fast vs. slow, when to build vs. integrate, and how to bring stakeholders along
Cross-functional influence: you've driven alignment across engineering, product, and business without relying on authority
Qualifications
Passion for Discord and gaming
Experience with data governance, privacy compliance, real-time analytics infrastructure, or cost optimization in large-scale data environments
Bonus Points
Possession of these skills is a plus but not required
What You Should Have
Passion for Discord and gaming
Experience with data governance, privacy compliance, real-time analytics infrastructure, or cost optimization in large-scale data environments
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $279,000 to $341,000 + equity + benefits
Schedule
Based in our San Francisco office